Are banks open or closed today? What customers need to know

Banks across India will remain open and functional on Sunday, September 27, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance. The government has taken steps to ensure uninterrupted banking services during the proposed three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, which is scheduled by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). Public sector banks and regional rural banks will operate normally on the day, along with ATM-linked branches and currency chests.

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the opening of bank branches and offices on Sunday, catering to customers' banking needs.

The UFBU demanded a five-day banking week, along with improvements in pension benefits and a uniform dearness allowance formula for all pensioners. The government has decided to keep the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme on hold following discussions with the unions, but the demand for a five-day banking week remains under consideration. The strike was called in response to the preceding weekend holidays on September 26 and 27.